WFUV is committed to supporting community organizations doing good work in the NY area. We spotlight an issue every quarter.

How a World Record Holder Swimmer Stays at The Top of Her Game

March 07, 2019|Natalie Migliore

(Scroll to Watch) 

Before a long day at the office Jenny Cook and her teammates rise before the sun to get in an early...

Read More
Marijuana leaf

Seniors are Embracing Medical Marijuana

March 06, 2019|Julia Rist
Zelda Fassler never thought she would call herself a marijuana user.
 
She's 86 and has deteriorating nerve damage. Fassler...
Read More

Retired Maestro Helps Older Adults Stay Active

March 06, 2019|George Bodarky

Retired conductor David Dworkin is nearly 85 years old, but he’s as active as ever and doing his part to help other older...

Read More

Aging with Bipolar Disorder

March 05, 2019|Natalie Migliore

The Bridge NY helps senior citizens with behavioral and mental health challenges thrive

(Scroll to listen) 
 
69-year-old Rhoda...
Read More

Strike A Chord: Play4Autism Racks Up Points for Kids and their Parents

November 16, 2018|Natalie Migliore

A Christmas day tennis game inspired Greg Vasicek to create a community for autistic athletes

Forest Park, nestled between a...

Read More

Strike a Chord: Autism Acceptance

November 14, 2018|George Bodarky

Inclusivity and understanding are the pathways to accepting and getting to know the people around us. This fall, WFUV's...

Read More

Strike a Chord: Autism and the Job Hunt

November 14, 2018|Julia Rist

Only 14% of people with autism have jobs that pay. Two initiatives are trying to change that.

 
Job interviews are difficult...
Read More

Strike A Chord: Teaching Autistic Children How To Swim Can Help Them Reach Beyond The Finish Line

November 13, 2018|Natalie Migliore

Florencio Flores-Palomo faced his fear of water to create a swimming organization to empower special needs children

The sound...

Read More

Strike A Chord: Teacher Shortage Impacts Success of Special Needs Children

November 13, 2018|Natalie Migliore

About 20 percent of children in New York City public schools have disabilities, including autism. As part of WFUV's Strike A

...
Read More

Strike a Chord: Why Does The Vaccine-Autism Debate Still Linger?

November 12, 2018|Julia Rist

20 years ago a physician claimed that vaccinating your child would put them at risk for autism. President Trump agrees.

 
Duri...
Read More